HDV tape as a unique file

is there a way to import an HDV tape as a unique file, instead of having all those hundreds of files, one for each time there was a recording ?

In the Log and Capture window, click the "Clip Settings" tab. There is a setting for "Create new clip on Start/Stop". Uncheck this box.
I'm guessing this might do the trick but I haven't been able to try it since I discovered it was there when importing HDV.

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    HDV is not dead!!! Heavens, the pros laugh at AVCHD and hard drive based cameras. When you shoot on HDV tape, you have a backup.
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